Best Contemporary Fiction Book Review Blogs of 2023

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Book Nerdection

Book Nerdection is a place where we offer book reviews, recommendations and write about books because we love them. We are a group of people dedicated to deliver the best book content.

https://booknerdection.com/

Blogger: Book Nerdection Team

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Paranormal, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, and YA

Domain authority

26

Average monthly visits

100 p/month

Preferred contact method
Email

Accepts indie books?
Yes

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BookWritten

BookWritten is a platform where you can learn more about books, literature, poetry, and much more. We believe in connecting people through the art of reading.

https://bookwritten.com

Blogger: Pradeep Kumar

Genres: Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, Non-Fiction, Science Fiction, and YA

Domain authority

20

Average monthly visits

75,000 p/month

Preferred contact method
email

Accepts indie books?
Yes

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Brewing Writer

Brewing Writer is a place for anyone who who loves reading and/or writing. Here, you'll find lists of book recommendations, bookstagram and book blogging tips. If you love a good book and coffee, here's the place to be!

https://www.brewingwriter.com

Blogger: Sonia Singh

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry, and Romance

Domain authority

9

Average monthly visits

25,000 p/month

Preferred contact method
Email

Accepts indie books?
Yes

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The Book Nanny

The Book Nanny gives readers a look inside their book without spoilers. We give information about the violence, adult content and language a book contains so readers can find books that fit their media standards.

https://thebooknanny.com/

Blogger: Emily Campbell

Genres: Children's, Christian, Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Humor, LGBT, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, Urban Fantasy, and YA

Domain authority

3

Average monthly visits

6,000 p/month

Preferred contact method
Email

Accepts indie books?
Yes

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The LitBuzz Hive

A book review site featuring a diverse Hive of voices reading and sharing, we have a vast palette. We welcome both indie and traditionally-published authors - at no charge for reviews, ever.

https://www.thelitbuzz.com/

Blogger: The LitBuzz Hive

Genres: Children's, Christian, Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Erotica, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, LGBT, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Paranormal, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, Urban Fantasy, and YA

Domain authority

7

Average monthly visits

300 p/month

Preferred contact method
Email

Accepts indie books?
Yes

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The Chrysalis BREW Project

The Chrysalis Books, Reviews, and Everything Written (BREW) Project is an up-and-coming platform that aims to help content creators and audiences to grow, thrive, and soar through reviews, interviews, features, news, press releases, podcasts, and promotions. BREW hosts the monthly and annual BREW Readers' Choice Awards, the annual BREW Book Excellence Awards, and the quarterly and annual BREW International Blog Awards.

https://thechrysalisbrewproject.com/

Blogger: Esperanza Pretila

Genres: Children's, Christian, Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Erotica, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, LGBT, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Paranormal, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, Urban Fantasy, and YA

Domain authority

18

Average monthly visits

100 p/month

Preferred contact method
Website contact form

Accepts indie books?
Yes

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Bookishloom

Bookishloom is a blog about books and all things bookish. Come and read an interesting post on your favourite Classic or a New Release.

https://bookishloom.wordpress.com/

Blogger: Ninu Nair

Genres: Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Non-Fiction

Domain authority

3

Average monthly visits

2,000 p/month

Preferred contact method
Email

Accepts indie books?
Yes

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Book Nation by Jen

Book Nation by Jen features book reviews, recommendations and author Q & A. Jen also hosts a Book Nation Book Club to meet authors and discuss their books live on Zoom.

https://booknationbyjen.com/

Blogger: Jennifer Blankfein

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, and Non-Fiction

Domain authority

7

Average monthly visits

2,000 p/month

Preferred contact method
Social media

Accepts indie books?
Yes

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Avocado Diaries

Accomplished book critic and columnist reviewing a selection of fiction and nonfiction. The editor also enjoys interviewing authors, creative and art directors, and book cover designers.

https://www.avocadodiaries.com

Blogger: Sean Loughran

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, LGBT, Mystery/Thriller, Non-Fiction, and Romance

Domain authority

10

Average monthly visits

2,000 p/month

Preferred contact method
Email

Accepts indie books?
Yes

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Book Vue

Book Vue was born out of the editor's restless desire to share with the world thoughts and opinions on some of the greatest books out there. The honesty behind each review is the essence of the blog.

https://bookvue.wordpress.com/

Blogger: Chitra Iyer

Genres: Children's, Christian, Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Erotica, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, LGBT, Mystery/Thriller, Non-Fiction, Paranormal, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, Urban Fantasy, and YA

Domain authority

5

Average monthly visits

100 p/month

Preferred contact method
Email

Accepts indie books?
Yes

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Reader Views Book Reviews

Reader Views started in 2005 as a book review service. We quickly identified a need for indie author representation in the literary world and expanded into offering a variety of services to help capture the attention of potential readers.

https://readerviewsarchives.wordpress.com/

Blogger: Reader Views Team

Genres: Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Erotica, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, and YA

Domain authority

40

Average monthly visits

100 p/month

Preferred contact method
Website contact form

Accepts indie books?
Yes

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The Creative Muggle

The Creative Muggle is a place for anyone who wants to read books. You can find fascinating reading lists to have a productive reading time in your busy life. From charming romance novels to propulsive thrillers, you are in for a literary treat!

https://www.thecreativemuggle.com/

Blogger: Stephy George

Genres: Children's, Christian, Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Erotica, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, LGBT, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Paranormal, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, and YA

Domain authority

20

Average monthly visits

20,500 p/month

Preferred contact method
Email

Accepts indie books?
Yes

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Bookish Santa

Bookish Santa's blog will help you find your next read! Read book reviews, find best book recommendations, learn more about your favorite authors, their lifestyle, and so much more.

https://www.bookishsanta.com/blogs/booklings-world

Blogger: Bookish Santa

Genres: Children's, Christian, Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Erotica, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, LGBT, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Paranormal, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, and YA

Domain authority

29

Average monthly visits

23,501 p/month

Preferred contact method
Email

Accepts indie books?
No

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Sunflower Publishing Book Reviews

On this blog you can find reviews about any books set in Italy.

https://www.sunflowerpublishing.com/book-reviews

Blogger: Italy Writers

Genres: Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Romance, and Science Fiction

Domain authority

12

Average monthly visits

100 p/month

Preferred contact method
Email

Accepts indie books?
Yes

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Luke's Blog

Luke runs a book blog with over 120 book reviews covering a range of genres and tips for aspiring bloggers on how to get started and what works best.

https://www.lukeharkness.com/

Blogger: Luke Harkness

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Horror, Mystery/Thriller, Romance, Science Fiction, and YA

Domain authority

4

Average monthly visits

2,300 p/month

Preferred contact method
Social media

Accepts indie books?
Yes

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